Quindell Johnson seeks to extend the Tigers’ draft streak to a decade
The University of Memphis has had at least one player taken in the NFL Draft for the last nine years. Former Tigers safety Quindell Johnson hopes to keep the streak alive.
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April 2023
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Tigers Football Insider: Spring transfer portal status
The Tigers haven’t been majorly impacted by the spring transfer portal. Defensive back Ladarian Paulk is the only major contributor from last season who has decided to leave so far.
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Tigers Football Insider: New receivers coach working with ‘familiar face’
New receivers coach Larry Smith recently pointed out that he was coaching at Jacksonville State at the same time defensive line coach Kyle Pope was an athlete.
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Former Tigers QB Brady White to start in Showboats’ USFL season opener
Memphis coach Todd Haley said Brady White has “cemented himself as the starter” heading into Week 1.
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Tigers Football Insider: New assistant coach salaries
New assistant coaches Larry Smith, Jeff Myers and Chris White will make a combined $640,000 this season.
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Tigers Football Insider: Can Memphis finish top 3 in the AAC this year?
Memphis football has had seventh and eighth-place finishes in the AAC the past two years. A realistic expectation for the Tigers in the new AAC should be no lower than a third-place finish.
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March 2023
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Tigers Football Insider: Memphis looks to replace both tackles on the O-line
The Tigers lost both starting tackles Austin Myers and Matt Dale who exhausted their eligibility after last season. Coach Ryan Silverfield likes the competition he’s seen from the position group so far.
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Tigers Football Insider: Tigers embrace position battles during spring camp
Offensive coordinator Tim Cramsey believes healthy competition battles are good for the team.
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Tigers Football Insider: Memphis is gearing up for spring camp
Memphis is preparing for a season that needs to produce more wins than it did the last two seasons.
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AAC commissioner: Memphis will be ‘even more important’ to conference in 2023-24
AAC commissioner Mike Aresco spoke to reporters Saturday about the divide between Power 5 and Group of 5 conferences, conference realignment and Memphis’ place in a new-look AAC.
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Tigers Football Insider: Key observations for spring practices
Memphis begins spring practices on March 19. Here are a few areas to pay attention to as the Tigers prepare to improve from last season.
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Former Tiger named to 2023 Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame class
Tim Harris, the linebacker who played for Memphis from 1982-85, is joined by pro golfer Loren Roberts, an adopted Memphian, among others.
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Memphis announces football series with Southern Miss
The matchup in 2027 will be the first game between the two schools since the Tigers won a home game against Southern Miss 42-24 in 2012.
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Tigers Football Insider: Memphis rekindles an old series against Southern Miss
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Tigers Football Insider: Memphis rekindles an old series against Southern Miss
Memphis and Southern Miss have faced off 63 times but haven’t played each other since the 2012 season.
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February 2023
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Tigers Football Insider: Quick analysis of the 2023 schedule
The 2023 schedule is set. Here’s a look at the toughest three-game stretch of the season and which game has the best chance to generate early fan attention.
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Tigers Football Insider: Which players to have biggest jump from last season
Running back Sutton Smith and receiver Roc Taylor could have breakout seasons this year.
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Tigers Football Insider: Predictions for the run game in 2023
The Tigers haven’t rushed for 2,000 yards in a season since 2019 and they haven’t had a player rush for 100 yards in a game since Sept. 11, 2021. Both of those streaks will end this year.
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Brady White prepares for more football in Memphis
The former Tigers quarterback will reprise his role for the Showboats, whose 2023 schedule was announced Tuesday by the USFL.
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Tigers Football Insider: Memphis announces new director of recruiting
Sam Popper is the new director of recruiting after holding a similar role at Akron.
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January 2023
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Tigers Football Insider: How six incoming teams have fared against the AAC
The six incoming teams have a combined record of 125-195-4 against the remaining AAC members and are 18-25 against Memphis.
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Tigers Football Insider: How many transfers will make an immediate impact?
While Memphis lost some guys to the portal and graduation, the Tigers have brought in several transfers that include 11 former Power Five athletes.
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Former Oklahoma DL headed to Memphis
The Oklahoma transfer is the 11th former Power Five player to commit to Memphis.
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Memphis receiver Eddie Lewis enters the transfer portal
Eddie Lewis led the Tigers with 615 receiving yards and tied a team-high seven receiving touchdowns this past season.
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Tigers Football Insider: Will the punting success continue with another SEC transfer?
Memphis hit big by landing former University of Tennessee transfer punter Joe Doyle two years ago and is now bringing in another SEC transfer in former Arkansas punter Reid Bauer.
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Memphis hires special teams coordinator
Announcement comes as the hiring of a new offensive line coach falls through for the Tigers.
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